Ankle protector



July 5, 1927,

G. F. HOGAN ANKLE PROTECTOR Filed Nov.18, 1925 INVE TOR Patented July 5, 1927.

UNITED. STATES GEORGE FRANCIS HOGAN OF CHICAGO, ILLINOIS.

ANKLE PROTECTOR.

Application filed November 18, 1925. Serial No. 69,831.

This invention relates to protectors intended more particularly to prevent the soilingof ladies silk hosiery. I

Since the commencement of the present vogue of silk hosiery in delicate colors and shades which are worn usually with" low shoes or slippers the damage to such articles which results from splashing with mud and dirty water has been a matter of considerable comment. Hosiery is frequently ruined after a. single wearing during rainy weather because it is practically impossible to remove the spots and stains, and thehosiery is often'so disfigured that it is no longer available foruse.

It is the object of the present invention to provide a simple and inexpensive protector of small bulk which can be carried handily and applied quickly for the purposeof protec ing hosiery.

Further objects and advantagesof theinvention will be apparent as it is better understood by reference to the following specification and accompanying drawing, in which Fig. l is a plan view of the protector; and

Fig. 2 is a view in perspective illustrating the application thereof. a 1

The protector may be made of any light fabric. Preferably a strong tough nonabsorbent paper is utilized since this material is cheap, the protectors can be stamped therefrom with a die and can be discarded after a single use because they are quite inexpensive. In order that the protectors may it the ankle snugly I prefer to employ a paper having a crepe finish which permits it to crinkle when it is secured in place by the fastening means. To facilitate fastening in a simple manner it is possible to use a cord or string with suitable means to secure the ends thereof and to bind and hold the protector in its proper position. The cord or string should be secured to one end of the protector and the fasteners should be so arranged that the cord or strmg can be passed under and across the instep after the protector has been wrapped about the ankle. This arrangement prevents the protector from riding upwardly and holds it snugly about the ankle, thus avoiding ineffectiveness and an unsightly appearance; When constructed and applied in the manner described the protector afiords a neat and inconspicuous'wrapper for the ankle. It is substantially non-absorbent and will protect the and 12 are secured to the body 5 of the hosiery from becoming wet andfrom being splashed with muddy water. The nature of the'protector is such that it can be carried easily in a hand bag and applied. when needed. It is particularly effective under conditions which do not warrant the wearing of overshoes or other cumbersome forms of protection for the ankles.

Referring to the drawing, Fig. l illustrates, a protector designed for use upon the right ankle. ankle is identical in form but is reversed with respect to the tabs and fastening means. The protector comprises a body portion 5 witha depending flap 6 which is adapted to lit over the instep andtabs 7 and 8, the former being adapted to slipv beneath the latter when the protector is disposed about the ankle. A string or cord 9 is secured to the tab 8 and to a fastener 10 consisting of a paper disc riveted to the tab. This fastener is of the type commonly employed for securing envelopes.

. P tector in the medial line thereof, these fasteners being spaced apart so asto be ap'- proximately at the sides of the ankle.

The protector for the .left' Two similar fasteners 11 i The protector is applied as indicated .in

Fig; 2 of the drawing which shows the application thereof to the left ankle. The protector is wrapped about the ankle with the tab 8 carrying the fastener 10 on the outside and the string or cord 9 is drawn about the fastener 12 and is passed thence beneath the instep and about the fastener 11; The cord or string is then passed over the instep, causing the protector to be gathered in to ensure a neat appearance and it is finally secured again to the fastener 12. The protector is thus firmly bound to the ankle and held closely to the shoe. By passing the cord beneath the instep the protector is prevented from shifting upwardly. It affords, therefore, a neat and satisfactory protection for the ankles and it can be removed quickly and discarded when it is no longer needed.

WVhile I prefer to make the protector of paper as indicated, it is obvious that various kinds of fabrics maybe substituted there for. For ordinary purposes a dense nonabsorbent paper provides all of the necessary protection. The-paper can be treated, however, with various materials to decrease its absorbent power and it can be coated and colored to suit the requirements. vIf other fabrics are employed they may be colored as desired and may be rubberized or otherwise rendered non-absorbent or waterproof.

Various changes may be made in the details of the form and arrangement of the protector without departing from the invention or sacrificing any of the advantages thereof.

I claim 1. An ankle protector comprising a body portion -elf,1p .per creped to be laterally oxten'sible; a fiap'to cover the'instep' of the wearer and clasping means adapted tov pass beneath and; over the instepto secure the protectorin place.

QQAn ankle protector con'iprising a body portion, a flap to cover the instep of the wearer and a fastening adapted topa ss be- [ieath and overthe instep to secure the protector inplace, including a cord and means arranged to be disposed at opposite sides of the ankle to secure the cord.

3. an ankle protector comprising a bony portionpa flap to cover the instep of the wearerg 'three fasteners arranged in spaced relation in approximately the horizontal 1nedial line of the body portion and a cord secured to one of the fasteners and adapted to be secured successively to the others.

An ankle protector comprising a body portion of paper creped to be late-rally extensible andan eans for binding the protector about the ankle ot' "the wearer.

15 An ankle protector comprising a bod portion of paper creped to be laterally er:- tensiblefandmeans for binding the protector about theankle of'the'wearer, the binding means being adapted also to pass beneath the'instep. a

6. An ankle protector comprising" a body portion of paper creped to be laterally" er:- tensible having afia p to cover the instep 0. the wearer and a fastening. adapted to pass bene'atl1. and over the instep to secure the protector in place.

"7. An ankle protector comprising body portion of paperhaving a flap to cover the instep of the wearer and a fastening adapted to pass beneath and over the instep to secure the protector in place, includinga cord and means arranged to be disposed at opposite sides of the ankle .tosecure the cord.

8. An ankle protector comprising a body portion of paper creped to be laterally extensible, a flap to cover the instep of the wearer and tabs at the ends to overlap when the protector is in place. means for securing the protector in position and means to prevent the protector from shitting upwardly from the instep.

9. An ankle protector comprising a body portion, afiap to cover theinstep of the wearer and tabs at the ends'to overlap when the protector is in place and'means tor securing the protector in position and to pre Vent it from shitting upwardly from the instep, including a cord and fasteners-arranged to be disposed at opposite sides-of the ankle.

10. An ankle-protector comprising a body portion of paper creped to be laterally extensible, a flap to cover the instep ofthe wearer and tabs at the ends to overlap when the protector is in place-and-means to bind the protector about the ankle.

11. An alirle protector comprising a body portion or paper extensible laterally about the ankle and means for binding-the protector about the ankle ofthe wearer.-

12. An ankle protector comprising a body portion of extensible paper, a flap to-cover the instep ot' the wearer I and fastening-means adapted to pass beneath and over the instep tosecure the protector in place. 1 e

A 13. An ankle protector comprising a body portion of extensiblepaper,-having a flap to cover the instep of the wearerand a tastening adapted to pass beneath and over the instep to securet-h'e protector in place.

14. An ankle protector comprisingabody portion of extensible paper, a fiap to cover the instep of the. wearer and tabs at the ends to overlap when thepro'tec-tor is in place and means to bind the protector-about the ankle.

In testimony whereof I alfix my signature.

- GEORGE FRANCIS Hosea. i 

